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Janice Lavender Obituary

P O Box 948 Buena Vista VA 24416
Janice Cleo Hudson Lavender, 82, of Buena Vista, went home on Dec. 17, 2023, after a long illness. Born Oct. 30, 1941, in Amherst, she was the daughter of the late Woodville and Gladys Hudson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Henry Lavender; daughter Virginia Lynn Deacon; and son Paul Allen Lavender.
She is survived by daughter Carolyn West of Waynesboro; sons David Lavender and wife Brenda of Middlebrook, and Daniel Lavender and his wife Lisa of Buena Vista; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Forever missed, forever loved and forever in our hearts.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by Pastor Mickey Kirkland. Burial will follow at Lavender Family Cemetery, Amherst.
Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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Published by The News Virginian on Dec. 20, 2023.

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Billy Gale

December 20, 2023

So very Sorry to read about the passing of Janice...She was a real sweet Lady , whom I used to see at the Staunton Eagles & would dance with a while back..Had'nt seen her for a couple years, but enjoyed her friendship..Prayers for her family.

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